CHEMICAL BONDING AND COMPOUND FORMATION. One of the most important requirements in chemistry is to become familiar with the ways in which elements react to form compounds. We will investigate the types of chemical bonds, ways to predict compositions and the conventions of naming the compounds.
A Source of Fiber. Chicory root is a valuable source of inulin, a type of dietary fiber. The root is often extracted and added to a variety of food products -- breakfast bars, cereal, bread and sometimes even dairy products and chocolate bars -- in order to increase the fiber content.lthough it's unlikely that you'll find chicory root in its raw, root form in the supermarket, it is often available in health stores in its ground form or as a supplement. Inulin, a fiber derived from chicory root, is often added to food products to boost fiber content.
Sometimes called chicory root fiber, inulin is also found in bananas, wheat, onions, and garlic, but chicory root has very high concentrations. Food manufacturers now extract inulin from chicory root and add it to edible products such as yogurt, ice cream, chocolate bars, breakfast bars, salad dressings and margarine.Because it has a smooth and creamy texture, it has been called the stealth fiber, and it works well as a replacement for fat.Like other high-fiber foods, inulin prevents constipation, helps maintain a healthy balance of good bacteria in the colon, and helps lower cholesterol levels.It can also be used as a sweetener in processed foods-its sweetening power is one-tenth that of sucrose.ike other high-fiber foods, inulin prevents constipation, helps maintain a healthy balance of good bacteria in the colon, and helps lower cholesterol levels. It can also be used as a sweetener in processed foods-its sweetening power is one-tenth that of sucrose.